This past Saturday, June 10th, a rally was held outside the Covanta incinerator’ employee entrance to protest and inform people about Vanguard’s investment in Covanta and other polluting, destructive industry. Organized by Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT), supported by CRCQL, this demonstration was part of EQAT’s Never Vanguard campaign – Vanguard being one of Covanta’s principle financiers. The demonstration began […]
Code RED Unhealthy Air Alert Declared in Philadelphia
Due to the continued downward spread of air from the Canadian forest fires, the air in Delco County is at unhealthy levels. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, close windows, and use air purifiers if possible. If you must go outside, please wear a mask–N95s are preferred. Those with lung or respiratory conditions such as asthma are greatly encouraged […]
Washington Post Reveals Covanta’s Slimy Lobbying Efforts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/29/climate-incinerators-plastics-subsidies/ “As the Biden administration allocates billions of dollars in new climate subsidies, environmentally challenged industries are sharpening their green pitches. The companies argue they are just as entitled to lucrative federal incentives as solar farms or electric carmakers, and are working to frame their businesses as global warming solutions. The money up for grabs from the Inflation Reduction Act […]
ABC News Covers Covanta Incinerator
ABC News, “Trashed: The Secret Life of Plastic Bag Recycling”, investigates the US plastic bag recycling system and reveals that most plastic bags do not end up being recycled, but rather wind up in various parts of the plant and in trash incinerators like Covanta’s located in Chester, PA. Zulene Mayfield, chairperson of CRCQL, delivers a heartfelt message to millions […]
Hundreds gather for 3rd Annual Environmental Justice March in Chester, PA
April 22, 2023 – Chester, PA. – Over 200 people marched and caravanned from Chester City Hall to the front of Covanta’s trash incinerator, calling for an end to acts of environmental racism. Hosted by Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL, pronounced “circle”), the march demonstrated the need for clean air and justice for Chester City residents. Unfortunately, the […]
YES Center Chester’s Women Change Makers: Zulene Mayfield
http://chesterdigital.sunycreate.cloud/rlbennett/zulene-mayfield/ Chester’s Zulene Mayfield fondly recalls a quiet life three-plus decades ago, as a new homeowner on the city’s west end, a short driving distance from family members. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary — until word spread among neighbors of a massive trash incinerator under construction behind a fence, just feet away from her block. The Westinghouse (now known […]
Chester Justice Celebration
On July 30, 2022, CRCQL, Chester Heals, and The Yes Center collaborated with Swarthmore students working in Chester for the summer to host the Chester Justice Celebration. Youth were invited to come down to the MJ Freed Theatre from 12-3pm to learn about all the ways that the community has been able to fight injustices. Speeches were given by three […]
CAPE GAZETTE: Protesters Rally Against New LNG Export Terminals in P.A., N.J.
https://www.capegazette.com/article/protesters-rally-against-new-lng-export-terminals-pa-nj/243456 Chris Flood July 25, 2022 Event held at Rehoboth Beach Bandstand because it’s near Biden’s North Shores home Climate advocates gathered July 23 at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand to protest two proposed liquified natural gas export facilities on the Delaware River – the Gibbstown LNG Terminal in Greenwich Township, N.J., and the Penn America LNG facility in Chester, Pa. […]
Sowing Seeds of Hope
On July 24, 2022, CRCQL and C4 hosted a youth gardening event called Sowing Seeds of Hope at Highland Gardens Playground in Chester. Youth spent the day painting pots, planting flower and vegetable seeds to take home, and learning about the importance of taking care of their environment and themselves, all over some much needed water ice and soft pretzels. […]
